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Testing with live malware: Good Intentions, Problematic Execution

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:23:00 +0100

Using AI to contain threats is a logical step in technological development. Testing countermeasures is also a good idea to ensure they work as intended. It becomes problematic, however, when real malware is used for testing.

OpenClaw: Hit the ground running, with security lagging behind

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:13:00 +0100

OpenClaw has cause quite the stir among AI enthusiasts during the past few weeks - and it has also been cause for a few more gray hairs among security experts. But what is the whole hoopla about with OpenClaw?

Officials sound the alarm: Phishing attacks on politicians, journalists via Signal messenger

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:55:00 +0100

Attackers believed to be state-sponsored are currently attempting to take control of Signal accounts belonging to politicians, journalists, and other high-profile individuals in Germany and across Europe. In doing so, they pose, for example, as a Signal support chatbot.

„With MXDR from G DATA, we have genuine 24/7 IT security at the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district administration office“

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:58:00 +0100

With Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR), the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district administration office protects its more than 2,000 clients and servers around the clock. In an interview, Manuel Seifer, IT administrator and responsible for technical IT security at the district administration office, explains what requirements were decisive in the choice of provider and why the cooperation with G DATA is convincing. In this interview, Manuel Seifer, IT administrator and responsible for technical IT security at the district administration office, explains which requirements were decisive in choosing a provider and why the collaboration with G DATA is so convincing.

Go European - but how? Finding alternatives for messengers, cloud service and others

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:37:00 +0100

Becoming less dependent on software and services from outside the EU has become a priority for businesses as well as public authorities. But even more and more private individuals ask themselves: "Is there something else than series from the US or China?"

Browser Hijacking: Three Technique Studies

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:37:00 +0100

If you are searching for technical information on how browser hijacking works, some generic removal instructions is all you'll probably find. Let's change that.

Lumma Stealer: Danger lurking in fake game updates from itch.io and Patreon

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:37:00 +0100

After patches on mainstream gaming platforms like Steam, indie game platforms as well as Patreon have become the latest platforms for distributing malware.

Arkanix Stealer: Newly discovered short term profit malware

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:37:00 +0100

Recently, we stumbled upon a new stealer named Arkanix. This stealer possibly belongs to the short-lived category of stealers which aim for short-term quick financial gains.

Six Misconceptions About Awareness Trainings

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +0100

Many spectacular data leaks and other security incidents can be traced back to an email that should never have been opened. Would these incidents have been prevented through security awareness trainings? Perhaps. Discussions on this topic often begin with the claim that such trainings are an expensive waste of time and ineffective. However, these reservations are often based on faulty assumptions and unrealistic expectations. Below, we have compiled the most common misconceptions.

BlockBlasters: Infected Steam game downloads malware disguised as patch

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0200

A 2D platformer game called BlockBlasters has recently started showing signs of malicious activity after a patch release on August 30. While the user is playing the game, various bits of information are lifted from the PC the game is running on - including crypto wallet data. Hundreds of users are potentially affected.